Roger Wicker, R-Miss ... and it was on track to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director later Thursday. But Hegseth stands in a category of his own amid allegations that he sexually assaulted ...

Mr. Ratcliffe was known as a loyalist to the president when he served as director of national intelligence in the final year ...

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director ... Mississippi Republican Roger Wicker supports Hegseth. “This nomination is unconventional. That may be what makes Mr ...

Senate Majority John Thune (R-S.D.) has set up a vote to confirm former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to become ...

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday on advancing his nomination. The vote will occur after lawmakers consider the ...